Shuffle Chess 960 vs Chessko
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shuffle Chess 960
Experience Fischer Random Chess with a clean, offline interface. Learn the game through interactive tutorials, play solo against an adjustable AI opponent, and analyze your moves. Enjoy a private, distraction-free chess experience with no ads or tracking.
- Fischer Random Chess (Chess960)
- Interactive 'Learn to Play' tutorial
- Offline solo play against AI
- Adjustable AI difficulty
- Optional move analysis and hints
- Position tracking and rematching
- Ad-free and private experience
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Shuffle Chess 960 brings Fischer Random Chess to your iPhone in a clean and distraction-free interface. In Chess960, the back-rank pieces start in one of 960 valid setups. Less memorized opening theory, more over-the-board thinking from move one. New to the game? Learn to Play walks you through every piece and how to win, by doing. Then play solo against a built-in opponent, anytime — no internet, no account, no sign-up. FEATURES: • Learn to Play: A guided, hands-on tutorial — meet the pieces and learn how to win. • Solo vs Engine: Play Chess960 against a built-in opponent. • Adjustable Strength: Tune the engine to match your level. • Move Analysis: Get a Best-to-Blunder rating on your last move (optional). • Move Hints: Stuck? Pause and the top suggestions appear on the board (optional). • Position Numbers & Stats: Every shuffle has an ID (0–959); track your win/loss record per position and rematch the same one. • 100% Offline & Local: Play anywhere with no internet required. • True Chess960 Rules: Generates valid Chess960 starting positions with castling handled correctly. • Fast, Minimal UI: Smooth board interactions with no clutter. • Lively Animations: Captures and moves glide smoothly across the board. • Private by Design: No ads, no tracking. • Free to Play: No purchase required to play. Tap once for a fresh Chess960 position and start playing.
Chessko
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Welcome to Chessko – a chess application designed for lovers of beautiful aesthetics, fluid gameplay, and a premium user experience across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Whether you are a beginner learning the basics or an experienced player looking for a serious challenge, Chessko offers a perfectly tailored environment. Key Features: • STUNNING PIECE STYLES Customize the look of the chess pieces to match your style! Choose from 8 unique, high-definition piece sets: Classic, Neon (with a beautiful glow), Wood (natural grain), Metal, Flat, Bold, Gameroom, and stunning Glassmorphic pieces. • DYNAMIC BOARD THEMES (8 BOARD DESIGNS) Switch boards in an instant. Select classic wooden setups, minimalist monochrome interfaces, or special radiant themes like Midnight Aurora and Cyber Lavender that cast a subtle spotlight under the pieces. • INTUITIVE SWIPE GESTURES Cycle through board themes by swiping left/right across the board, or change piece styles by swiping up/down. Integrated with subtle haptic feedback, it feels tactile and premium. Swipe gestures can be toggled on or off at any time. • LOCAL CHESS AI & INTEGRATED STOCKFISH ENGINE Play offline against our balanced local AI tailored to your skill level: - Beginner: Ideal for learning, searching 2 plies deep with a 25% blunder rate. - Amateur: Relaxed gameplay searching 4 plies deep with an 8% blunder rate. - Advanced: A solid challenge searching 10 plies deep with zero mistakes. Or take on the world-class Stockfish engine, offering specific strength levels from 1300 ELO up to 2600 ELO, plus maximum raw capability. • NATIVE UI & MACOS SUPPORT Chessko is built for Apple platforms, featuring a clean system background that seamlessly transitions between Light and Dark mode. Play comfortably on iPhone, iPad, or natively on your Mac with mouse, trackpad, and keyboard support. • 100% PRIVATE & AD-FREE Enjoy chess without interruptions. Chessko has no ads, requires no login or accounts, and collects absolutely zero user data. Everything runs locally on your device. • MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT The app is fully localized, allowing you to change the language directly in the settings sheet. Supported languages include: Serbian, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Hindi. Download Chessko today and elevate your chess experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Shuffle Chess 960 at 15.0 against Chessko's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Shuffle Chess 960 | Chessko |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ONEPIXEL, LLC | Filip Djordjevic |
In-app purchases
Shuffle Chess 960
No in-app purchases
Chessko
No in-app purchases
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